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AI scribe fabricates patient history during medical appointment

An AI scribe used during a medical appointment fabricated information, leading to significant distress for a patient. The AI incorrectly stated the patient used psychedelic mushrooms, which the patient vehemently denies. This error caused the patient to be devastated and in tears. AI

IMPACT Highlights the critical need for accuracy and human oversight in AI tools used in sensitive fields like healthcare.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a product (AI scribe) malfunctioning and causing harm, fitting the 'tool' category.

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AI scribe fabricates patient history during medical appointment

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    Error by AI scribe during medical appointment leaves patient devastated https://www. abc.net.au/news/2026-08-14/ai- medical-scribe-error-leaves-patient-devastat

    Error by AI scribe during medical appointment leaves patient devastated https://www. abc.net.au/news/2026-08-14/ai- medical-scribe-error-leaves-patient-devastated/107031672 > "I was gobsmacked and in tears … it made up that I take [psychedelic] mushrooms. I have never done mushro…